# Los Angeles Basin Formation in California: Operators, Permits & Activity 2026
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> Los Angeles Basin oil and gas activity in California: 3859 wells across 773 operators, 148 recent permits. Top operators, top counties, recent permits and DUC inventory targeting the Los Angeles Basin formation. Refreshed monthly.

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**Generated:** 2026-08-16 (heuristic; server-side extraction)

## Answer
Quick answer: The Los Angeles Basin formation in California has 3,859 wells on record across 773 active operators, with 148 drilling permits filed in the last 24 months (as of 2026-08-16). Its most active operators by well count are Shadow Wolf Energy LLC, Chevron, Sentinel Peak Resources Ca, Southern Community and West Energy Operating LLC. Compiled from California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) well-header records, refreshed monthly.

## Dataset
**Name:** Los Angeles Basin Formation – California Oil & Gas Activity

Los Angeles Basin formation operator and drilling activity in California: 3,859 wells, 773 active operators, 148 permits in the last 24 months. Top operators, top counties, recent permits, and DUC inventory.

**Variables measured:**
- Total Wells: 3859
- Active Operators: 773
- Recent Permits (24 Months): 148

## Page Outline
- Los Angeles Basin Formation in California
  - Top Operators in the Los Angeles Basin (California)
  - Primary California Counties for the Los Angeles Basin
  - Recent Los Angeles Basin Drilling Permits in California
  - About the Los Angeles Basin Formation in California
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Own Los Angeles Basin Mineral Rights in California?
  - Related Operator Intelligence

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